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Alzheimer's, Dementia Risk Linked to Lifestyle Choices, Studies Say

WEBThis research “gives us attainable, actionable recommendations that can help us all live a healthier life,” Carrillo added. In the study, “Impact of Healthy Lifestyle …

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Some Dementias Are Reversible, Making a Proper Diagnosis Crucial

WEBDefining dementia. An early diagnosis could help keep the disease from progressing very quickly. However, diagnosis by a competent health professional is …

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If it’s June, it’s time for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

WEBFrom creating fundraisers for research to sharing stories on social media to advocating for better care, supporters each June mark Alzheimer’s and Brain …

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Holistic Alzheimer's Approach Is Way to Go, Experts Say

WEBby Joana Fernandes, PhD May 15, 2017. A special issue of PLOS Medicine that covers a broad range of new Alzheimer’s and dementia studies underscores the importance of a …

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Free Online Memory Test Evaluates Brain Health Status in Persons

WEBThe Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment is specifically aimed at adults 50-79. It takes 20 minutes to complete, using game-like activities, which scientists know are …

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WEBAbout Alzheimer’s News Today. Alzheimer’s News Today is a digital platform intended to provide the Alzheimer’s disease community with the most recent news and information …

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UsAgainstAlzheimer's Offers Online Wellness Courses for …

WEBDeveloped in partnership with the American Heart Association, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the …

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Alzheimer’s Disease Is Not a Mental Illness

WEBAccording to a 2013 article published in Administration and Policy in Mental Health, “Public stigma is a pervasive barrier that prevents many individuals in the U.S. …

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Roche's Gantenerumab Entering Phase 3 Alzheimer's Prevention Trial

WEBRoche is launching a Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the ability of its investigational antibody therapy, gantenerumab, to slow Alzheimer’s progression in …

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University of Oklahoma Gets $3.75M Grant to Enhance Dementia …

WEBPhoto by Shutterstock. To enhance care for the growing number of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementia, the U.S. Department of Health and Human …

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Alzheimer's Genetic Test by 23andMe Wins FDA Approval

WEBJeffrey Shuren, MD, director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, cautioned against over-interpreting test results. “Consumers can now have …

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Quest launches first blood test of Alzheimer’s risk for consumers

WEBCalled AD-Detect, the test is now the first of its kind to be directly available for consumer purchase, rather than first requiring an order from a healthcare provider.It was …

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Rexulti approved in Canada for agitation in Alzheimer's dementia

WEBThe treatment’s new approval was supported by data from three Phase 3 trials: two fixed-dose studies — Study 331-12-283 (NCT01862640) and Study 331-14 …

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Why Seniors Might Not Exercise, and How to Improve Their Fitness

WEBWhy an Aging Population Might Not Exercise. Physical exercise plays a significant role in defense against Alzheimer’s disease, according to an article from …

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Preventing weight loss in loved ones with dementia can be a battle

WEBUnfortunately, muscle loss is common with age. According to a 2004 review article published in Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care, “Muscle …

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Alzheimer's Study Finds Canola Oil Worsens Brain Function

WEBThe research, “Effect of canola oil consumption on memory, synapse and neuropathology in the triple transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease,” was …

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